About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring two family-run Provençal vineyards near Nice, tasting their flagship wines directly from the producers and eating lunch beneath ancient plane trees. Visit Château d'Esclan to sample their rosés and reds, then move to Château Saint Martin, a multi-generational estate known for full-bodied wines. A professional driver guides you throughout in a climate-controlled minivan, handling all logistics while you focus on the wine and countryside.
Highlights
- Taste Provençal wines at two distinct châteaux with winemaker conversations
- Sample Château d'Esclan's renowned rosé and estate reds
- Picnic lunch under century-old plane trees at Château Saint Martin
- Learn storage and selection tips from producers themselves
- Female-led family vineyard spanning multiple generations
- Eight-seater air-conditioned minivan with professional commentary
- Guided tours in English and French available
What to expect
Your driver collects you from Nice and transports you into wine country. At Château d'Esclan, you'll taste their range of Provençal DOC wines in a working winery setting, speaking directly with staff about their methods and philosophy. The conversation shifts from technical detail to personal stories—how they choose grapes, what makes their rosé distinctive. You'll move next to Château Saint Martin, where the landscape opens into vineyard rows. Here you'll taste their heavier, more structured wines whilst sitting down to a spread of local charcuterie, cheese and bread. The afternoon unwinds slowly; there's no rushing between stops.
Good to know
Declare dietary requirements when booking to ensure the picnic suits you. Wear comfortable walking shoes for vineyard terrain. The minivan is wheelchair accessible with support available on-site. Bring sunscreen and a hat—shade at lunch is limited to the trees themselves. Alcohol consumption affects driving; stick to modest pours.
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